LinuxSecurity Contributor - Anthony Pell
Anthony Pell
Anthony Pell is an experienced Linux admin with decades of experience managing Linux systems. He is also an experienced pentester and ethical hacker who enjoys finding and fixing vulnerabilities in open-source software. Anthony loves writing about Linux security-related topics and has contributed content to LinuxSecurity.com for many years.
Education: Pentest Penguin Polytechnic: "Keep Calm and sudo On"
Experience: Experienced Linux Sysadmin, Pentester & Ethical Hacker
Citizenship: USA
Articles From Anthony Pell
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Krasue RAT Malware Hides on Linux Servers Using Embedded Rootkits
07 December 2023
The Krasue Rat malware is a new threat to Linux servers that has been discovered by security rese
Server Security
7 - 10 min read
Testing for Password Cracking Attack Risks
07 December 2023
Simple passwords can be incredibly weak, whether they match the username, are a blank password, o
LinuxSecurity.com Feature Articles
1 - 2 min read
Kali Linux 2023.4 Released With New Hacking Tools
06 December 2023
Kali Linux is a security distribution that is built upon Ubuntu and Debian. It is an open-source
Vendors/Products
1 - 2 min read
Linux version of Qilin ransomware focuses on VMware ESXi
04 December 2023
The Linux version of Qilin, a new ransomware strain that debuted in January, has been spotted in
Cryptography
2 - 3 min read
Are Linux-Based Systems the Future of Secure Software Development?
04 December 2023
Hey there, fellow Linux admins and infosec pros! Thanks to its open-s
Linux Security Week
1 - 2 min read
Tails 5.20 Brings Latest Tor Browser, Ditches AdGuard Filter List
29 November 2023
Tails 5.20 is a Linux distribution designed to provide anonymity and privacy to its users. It com
Privacy
1 - 2 min read
Nitrux 3.2.0 Linux Distro Released with Enhanced Security and New Features
28 November 2023
The Nitrux 3.2.0 release brings a number of new significant features, updates, and bug fixes to t
Vendors/Products
1 - 2 min read
PHLAK 0.2 Released
27 November 2023
PHLAK 0.2 has been released. With many bug fixes and an overall better feel and look, 0.2 will de
Vendors/Products
1 - 2 min read
Vulnerability to CRC32 compensation attack detector exploit
27 November 2023
In February 2001, Razor Bindview released their "Remote vulnerability in SSH daemon crc32 compens
Network Security
1 - 2 min read
The passphrase FAQ
27 November 2023
This documentation discusses all aspects of passphrases, how to make them strong and how to crack
How to Harden My Filesystem
1 - 2 min read
World's Toughest Code Cracked
27 November 2023
This Wired story describes the recent contest created to decipher 10 increasingly difficult codes
Cryptography
1 - 3 min read
Gentoo: GLSA-202311-18: GLib: Multiple Vulnerabilities
27 November 2023
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in GLib.
Gentoo Linux Distribution - Security Advisories